After a yearlong process of trying to fit in the organization and going through different phases of uncertainty, Richa, a senior manager with one of the top retail houses in the country, made the major leap and quit her job for good.

Done everything, tried everything; but nothing is making your present job work for you. No more excuses! Here are some reasons why employees changed jobs in 2012. If you too are facing any of these issues, make up your mind, plan and resolve to go for a job change in 2013. (Also read: Top 5 signs for a job change)

Job burnout – All of us have experienced days when we drag ourselves to work, but if those days become every day, then it’s time to take a closer look at the situation. When by the mere thought of going to work or being at work gives you a breakdown, it’s time for a job change. (Also read: Navigating a job change)

Where is the balance? – When juggling between work and personal life commitments become too hard to handle, move on. Changing your current job to one that allows flexi-timings, work-from-home, 5-day-week could be the answer to most of your problems. You even consider home based jobs, depending on your situation.

What about job enrichment? – You are happy at work, it shows; you are not happy at work, it shows too. If you are not progressing at work and your work is rather boring, go for a job change and seek for something more challenging, rather than falling into a rut.

A salary increase is irresistible!- An increase in earning power is hard to resistfor everyone and if by changing jobs you can earn a great deal more than it certainly is a good idea.

Boss, can’t stand you! – We all know handling a bad boss is never easy. But, if you think that your relationship with your boss is damaged beyond repair, it is a good reason for job change. (Also read: Changing jobs? Be smart about it). It’s better to change your job than to keep feeling miserable at work all the time. Also, did you know a bad boss can enormously affect your health!

Stress: a costly affair! – When stress level in your present job is so high that it has started affecting not only your physical/mental health but also your relationships with your family and friends, it’s time to move on.

Don’t get to shine at work – If your current job cannot recognize your strengths, it gives you enough reason to change your job. Your current job requires skills that perhaps are not in line with your strengths.

Nothing can beat a better offer – Everyone wants the best out of the lot. If you are good at what you do, companies will be willing to offer you anything – better salary, higher designation, flexibility, benefits – you name it, you have it. So if you identified with any of the situations about, you’ve found the reason for job change. Plan, prepare and move ahead with confidence and a positive attitude.